Mother Nature is clearly ready for the college football all season. The city of Lexington was blessed with some of the best weather you’ll ever see for Kentucky Football Fan Day.
Saturday, August 2nd, marked the start of fall camp, which permits teams to host on-field practice sessions. The Big Blue Nation received a first-hand look at what the 2025 squad will look like on the Joe Craft practice fields.
In a world where just about everything costs money, Kentucky offered free admission to those who
took advantage of the gorgeous weather and a chance to see their Cats in live action.
Fans were also treated to free 2025 UK football posters. You know it’s approaching football time in the Bluegrass when you walk past the table full of posters at your local Kroger.
There are undoubtedly uncertain vibes surrounding Kentucky Head Coach Mark Stoops after a tumultuous off-season that featured the departure of his right-hand man and flagship assistant coach, Vince Marrow. Stoops appeared on Kentucky Sports Radio with Matt Jones on Friday and addressed a variety of topics, including his optimism regarding UK’s chances to compete moving forward in the ever-evolving world of NIL.
“I think we’ll be in the best position we’ve been in a long time. These last two or three years have just been rough. I don’t even care to go back. You know, I don’t like making excuses. It was just rough. You know what I mean?” Stoops said.
It was reported by those in attendance that the crowd turnout was solid signaling that the BBN remains prepared to rally around this Wildcat football team. UK fans know all too well that quarterback play in the SEC can make or break you.
This afternoon, they had one of the first chances to see presumptive starter Zach Calzada toss it around. Stoops will seemingly have depth this season under center with an experienced veteran like Calzada alongside a budding young star in Cutter Boley.
All in all, Kentucky Football Day Fan Day 2025 was a success. Beautiful weather and live football action are hard to beat in early August.
Follow @ASeaofBlue this season for all the ups and downs...hopefully mostly ups!
Kentucky Football Fan Day Twitter Recap and Highlights
.@ukfootball Fan Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2 starting at approximately 11 a.m. ET.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) July 17, 2025
Fan Day is open to the public and admission is free.
https://t.co/6RO7s7HizK pic.twitter.com/6lvTm0Q8yO
We are looking forward to seeing you at Fan Day tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET, #BBN
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) August 1, 2025
https://t.co/fhjhUUyVRT pic.twitter.com/HjhA1lXXvD
Going early again for Day 28. Tomorrow is Fan Day and I assume you going to Kroger if you're a true Kentucky Football fan. pic.twitter.com/lcpHjaiFyO
— Bluegrass Recruiting (@BluegrassRec) August 1, 2025
Posters will also be given out at Kentucky Football Fan Day on Saturday and at home games – while supplies last.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) July 31, 2025
https://t.co/STaUYKxGJN pic.twitter.com/8fMhVBJrVY
@UKFootball Fan Day! #BBN never fails to support their Wildcats
— BBN Tonight (@BBNTonight) August 2, 2025
We’ll have more Fan Day coverage on @LEX18News at 6 and 11! pic.twitter.com/vE8YI6t7u2
They’re hitting for the fans pic.twitter.com/pFC1ILwirG
— Drew Franklin (@DrewFranklinKSR) August 2, 2025
Kahlil Saunders welcoming the new look Big Blue Wall to town.
— Noah Cierzan (@ncierzan) August 2, 2025
Left side of the line finding some success (Braun, Pete), right side still a ways to go (Farmer, Wollschlaeger).@BBNTonight | @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/xEfvokHXn9
Really impressive grab by Ja’Mori Maclin in one-on-one coverage against DJ Waller Jr.
— Noah Cierzan (@ncierzan) August 2, 2025
Maclin and Zach Calzada seem to have a strong connection early in camp.@BBNTonight | @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/iPT2TzwLCD
Calzada to Rodriguez for a Play of the Day nominee pic.twitter.com/gSIIVjc5kM
— Drew Franklin (@DrewFranklinKSR) August 2, 2025
Agreed. https://t.co/pQfAAloneD pic.twitter.com/tRhAPhIT0R
— Aaron Perkins (@Aaron_Perkins21) August 2, 2025
Kentucky’s rebuilt OL vs. the new DL. pic.twitter.com/BFlAPw60lZ
— Adam Luckett (@AdamLuckettKSR) August 2, 2025
Jerod Smith vs. Malachi Wood pic.twitter.com/bthm7vkYuG
— Adam Luckett (@AdamLuckettKSR) August 2, 2025
.@UKFootball's defense has five returning starters, with four of the five assigned to the defensive back room!@SoFlossieWrites has more on the group that Co-Defensive Coordinator @CoachC_Collins calls the #Takers, and how they lead. pic.twitter.com/UsfKsNaL2x
— BBN Tonight (@BBNTonight) August 2, 2025
Calzada, Boley amongst the hot autographs to grab with @UKFootball sticking around after practice.@BBNTonight | @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/yZyqsdHOIK
— Noah Cierzan (@ncierzan) August 2, 2025
The last two days have really impressed me!
— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) August 2, 2025
This team seems disciplined and seems to have a lot of attention to detail!
I’m excited to cover this team this fall! pic.twitter.com/7xKCFl4LGJ
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